Shopping

Luxury sales slump in China as tax crackdown hits wealthy shoppers

Sales at the 25 biggest luxury labels in China dropped more than 10% in July, according to three research firms surveyed by Bloomberg that track industry data

Fashion qcom players expand inventory, store networks ahead of festive rush

Zilo, Knot and NewMe are adding thousands of styles, expanding fulfilment capacity and tapping physical stores as weddings, festivals, travel and gifting drive demand

When a creator tells you what to buy: The new face of online shopping

From 'Amazon finds' to under-₹500 reels, short-form videos are reshaping how users discover, buy online

Holi sales surge as qcom and ecommerce firms see strong festive demand

Quick commerce and e-commerce platforms reported a surge in Holi demand, with premium play accessories, eco-friendly items and festive essentials driving sales across metros and smaller cities

AI adoption highest among Indians: How it is changing shopping trends

AI adoption was highest in India among those surveyed, with 41 per cent consumers using AI shopping tools and 40 per cent planning to use them in the future

OpenAI launches shopping research feature to power product discovery

OpenAI has rolled out a shopping research feature in ChatGPT, aimed at helping users describe what they want, receive tailored product suggestions and build personalised guides

Khan Market 24th most expensive high-street retail location globally

India's high-street retail markets recorded steady rent growth in 2025, driven by premiumisation, limited supply and strong demand in major cities, Cushman & Wakefield said

Why Chinese shoppers are choosing local luxury over premium foreign brands?

As the economy cools, spending on foreign premium brands has stalled. Instead, when Chinese consumers do splash out, they're turning to homegrown labels

YouTube India aims to unlock more growth via shopping, brand tie-ups

Platform sees surge in shopping-related watch time, adds new partners to its affiliate program and expands tools for creator-brand collaborations

Bollywood glamour drives surge in beauty sales this Karwa Chauth

Beauty brands like Sugar, Renee, and Shoppers Stop see festive spikes as Bollywood's portrayal of Karwa Chauth inspires demand for red lipsticks and makeup

Flipkart appoints ex-Google executive Balaji Thiagarajan as CTPO

Flipkart has named Balaji Thiagarajan, an industry veteran with 25 years' experience at Google, Microsoft, Uber and Yahoo, as its new chief technology and product officer

How Sweden's 'secondhand only' shopping mall is changing retail trends

ReTuna was established in 2015 as part of Eskilstuna's climate and waste reduction strategy

With the festival season near, essential tips for navigating online sales

To avoid fake discounts, no-cost EMIs, and buy now-pay later offers, go for pre-planned purchases only, and stick to the budget decided upon beforehand

Myntra bets on video content to tap into India's $300 bn influencer economy

Walmart-owned Myntra launches Glamstream, a video-led platform featuring 100+ celebrities, aiming to double creator-led revenue within two years and tap into India's $300bn influencer-driven economy

Indians take to private labelling as value reigns supreme: Survey

Indian shoppers are prioritising value and price over brand loyalty as retailers expand private labels and enhance shelf visibility, says EY Future Consumer Index

We are building an internet supermarket chain: Zepto's Aadit Palicha

Zepto is currently present in 50 cities in the country and delivers an average of 1.5 million orders a day

Cold drinks to ACs: Early onset turns summer products into hot picks

This year, companies have strengthened their supply chains as well to meet soaring demand

Only 4% rely on online platforms for clothes: How Indians shop apparel

Discounts and ease of return are key drivers for online purchases.

Qcom to lead gig workforce hiring in 2025 amid expansion, rising demand

While qcom has emerged as a viable alternative, the overall investments and count of players in the segment will go up

Retail's balancing act: Customer's fickle loyalty in the phygital age

In the last quarter of the calendar year 2024, women's sentiment on the economy dropped by 8 per cent, while that of men increased by 6 per cent, a trend observed across all income levels